Should we value the contribution of informal plastic waste collectors to society?
Access to safe drinking water and proper waste management remains a challenge in many LMICs. In bridging the gap, many other alternatives have been adopted. In Accra, one of West Africa’s largest and fastest growing cities for instance, safe drinking water has been made accessible through the sale of drinking water in plastic bags (Sachet) and bottles. Also, informal waste collectors who are private individuals provide waste collection services and play a vital role in the plastic recycling sector and waste management in Accra. This study engaged informal waste collectors among Ghana’s Off-Grid Urban Populations in Greater Accra.
